US Bridges

Mt Zion Rd./Rt 655 over Branch of Toms Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.00-RT744; 1.85-RT781 · Structure no. 000000000012283

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Zion Rd./Rt 655 over Branch of Toms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Zion Rd./Rt 655 over Branch of Toms Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMt Zion Rd./Rt 655
CrossesBranch of Toms Creek
Location0.00-RT744; 1.85-RT781
RouteCounty Highway 655
Coordinates37.2126, -80.54876
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic312 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$849 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Zion Rd./Rt 655 over Branch of Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Zion Rd./Rt 655 over Branch of Toms Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Zion Rd./Rt 655 over Branch of Toms Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mt Zion Rd./Rt 655 over Branch of Toms Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Zion Rd./Rt 655 over Branch of Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.